Prime Verdant News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewisham
Prime Verdant News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 356 Verdant Lane, London, SE6 1TP
How it compares in Lewisham
In Lewisham, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Prime Verdant News sits behind roughly 1,249 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,249 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 457 | 23% | ← Prime Verdant News | |
| 3 out of 5 | 236 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 449 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Prime Verdant News none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Prime Verdant News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baring Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Adamas Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Barings Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Baring News Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Beechcroft Care home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| After Hours Express Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Beijing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Anahita Recovery Centre Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about Prime Verdant News
What is Prime Verdant News's food hygiene rating?
Prime Verdant News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lewisham Council on 6 December 2023.
Is Prime Verdant News safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Prime Verdant News last inspected?
Prime Verdant News was last inspected on 6 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lewisham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Prime Verdant News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Prime Verdant News compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while Prime Verdant News holds a 4. 457 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Prime Verdant News and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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